Question

A geologist finds a layer of rock that is coarse-grained granite.

What type of rock did the geologist find?

A.
intrusive igneous rock

B.
extrusive igneous rock

C.
foliated metamorphic rock

D.
nonfoliated metamorphic rock

Answer 1

@MikeyMaximum

Answer 2

@Mimi_x3

Answer 3

Someone plz help me :)

Answer 4

@sammixboo

Answer 5

@ShadowLegendX

Answer 6

@sleepyjess

Answer 7

Do you know just generically what type of rock granite is?

Answer 8

no not really?

Answer 9

Granite is a type of igneous rock that is formed by the Earth's crust. For more information go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granite#Occurrence

Answer 10

how does this help my question?

Answer 11

Well, it rules out answers C and D. So the answer has to be A or B. Do you know the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rock?

Answer 12

no... i think i do

Answer 13

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrusion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extrusive
Which kind of rock fits the description of course and grainy?

Answer 14

its B

Answer 15

right?

Answer 16

Actually, I think the answer would be A because in paragraph 4 on the intrusive rock page it mentions course grainy rock.

Answer 17

oh...

Answer 18

wait you think?

Answer 19

Well, according to the paragraph the answer is A, but I'm no rock expert. So, I'm trusting the paragraph.

Answer 20

:/

Answer 21

can you help me with a couple more questions plz

Answer 22

Yeah, sure. Tag me! :)